Apricot (Prunus armeniaca) BERGEVAL AVICLO

Apricot (Prunus armeniaca) 'Bergeval®' (Aviclo)

New French self-fertile variety with Sharka resistance and frost hardiness.

'Bergeval®' (clone Aviclo) is a modern French apricot variety created by crossing 'Orangered' and 'Bergeron'. It is highly valued for its resistance to Plum Pox Virus (PPV), self-fertility, and high frost resistance. The fruits are attractive, aromatic, and suitable for versatile use.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Resistance to Plum Pox Virus (PPV).
• Self-fertility and reliable yield.
• High frost resistance (wood and flower).
• Intensely aromatic, sweet, and juicy flesh.
• Attractive fruits with a dark red blush.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: France
• Breeder: INRA
• Licensor: CEP Innovation
• Parentage: 'Orangered' × 'Bergeron'
• Status: Protected variety.

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Vigor: Medium to strong, semi-upright with long fruiting branches.
• Yield: Medium to ideal, regular.
• Flowering: Mid-early, ideal blossom density. Flower buds have low susceptibility to winter frost.

Fruit

• Size: Medium to larger.
• Shape and Color: Rounded. Orange ground color, covered about 50% with red to dark red over color.
• Flesh: Orange, medium firm, very juicy. Freestone.
• Taste: Very good, highly aromatic, sweet with optimal acidity. Good flavor even before full maturity.
• Usage: All types of processing and fresh consumption.

Resistance and Requirements

• Diseases: Resistant to Plum Pox Virus (PPV).
• Frost: High resistance in wood and flower.
• Handling: Fruits are resistant to damage during harvest.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Pollination: Self-fertile.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Medium early, mid-July.
• Storage: Limited (suitable for direct marketing and short transport), low temperatures may cause internal fruit damage.